The Land Cruiser’s Ins #038; Outs
When the Land Cruiser underwent its technical inspection in the Netherlands (2003) the attendant remarked, “It’s just as well those Land Cruisers rust, otherwise they would never have problems.” We have found this statement to be quite true.
We bought the Land Cruiser in Germany. One of the previous owners had rebuilt and used it as a camper and it came with a lot of extras, many of which we would never have thought of installing or buying ourselves but which in retrospect have proven to be very useful, or just handy. The last owner used the Land Cruiser as a workhorse to pull boats out of Hamburg’s port, which accounted for the rusty state the car ...

How to Test the Fuel Injectors
May 10, 2013 Updated: May 10, 2013 Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo
TEST 2: Testing the Fuel Injectors Resistance
Now that you’ve identified the ‘dead’ cylinder, the next step is to see if that cylinder’s fuel injector has an internal resistance value that is drastically different from the other 3.
I’ll explain: A fuel injector has a certain amount of internal resistance built/designed into it. When the fuel injector fails. this internal resistance changes. So, by measuring the fuel injector’s resistance and comparing it to the others. we can conclude that it’s bad or not.
NOTE: All four fuel injectors, on your ...

Recapturing Monozukuri in Toyota’s Manufacturing Ethos
Toyota’s environmental performance is driven more by internal commitments than government regulations. And by practicing its monozukuri mantra, Toyota hopes to resume its leadership in creating a more dynamic — and more sustainable — automotive sector.
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Toyota returned to its focus on sustainable production practices after recall setbacks.
For decades, Toyota caught the imagination of managers around the world. It became an emblematic case for everything from quality and reliability to employee engagement and continuous improvement. Recent years have tarnished its image somewhat due to recalls related to manufacturing ...

HID Install (25/11/2007)
HID (High Intensity Discharge), otherwise called Xenon bulbs are up to 3 times brighter than standard halogen bulbs. The majority of aftermarket kits operate at only 35W (compared to the standard 55W of the Celica’s H7 halogen bulbs) To fit HIDs is quite a simple task which only takes 30-60 mins.
First of all, here is the kit. I chose 6000K lights, which are a pure white light. Do not make the mistake of thinking the higher the K the brighter the light. It is quite the opposite in fact. 4300K (or less) are the brightest (but give off a light quite similar to halogens but much brighter). The higher the K, the bluer the light (eventually going to violet at 12000K ...

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FIAT 500c
The FIAT 500 is now offered in two body styles, as well as with several different powertrains. Base models get a 101-horsepower, 1.4L MultiAir 4-cylinder engine, and a choice between a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. Turbo models get a 135 hp turbocharged version of the 1.4 while Abarth and 500L models get a 160 hp version of the turbocharged 1.4. The 500e is powered by a 111hp electric motor. Turbo and Abarth models are only available with a manual transmission and all 500s are front wheel-drive.
Customers don’t need to select one of the turbocharged models in order to tap into the 500’s fun-to-drive qualities. With quick-ratio electric power ...

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Power sliding door of a Toyota Spade
Press release
For immediate release: 24 September 2012
Source: Aisin Seki Co. Ltd, Japan
(Aichi, Japan, 24 September, 2012) Aisin Seki Co. Ltd, Japan has developed the first power sliding door system that houses all the major components in the door side. The new approach allows the doors to be compatible with a wider range of vehicles than previous power sliding door systems and leaves more space inside the vehicle.
One in four passenger cars are now minivans and the convenient power sliding door mechanism comprises one of the attractive attributes of these vehicles. The new power sliding door system from Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd uses a system ...

Car Spares and Accessories
Spare wheels and tyres
Indispensible, of course. Although it took us actually 1.5 year before we needed a spare wheel! Ensure that the tyre size of the spares is compatible with the original rims, and vice versa, in case you damage a rim in an accident or so.
We drove with four semi mud and snow tyres that came with the second hand vehicle (size 225x75R16, BFGoodrich Long Trail). The spares are two 205x70R16 tyres, which are actually better not combined with the 225x75R16 on the rear axle. (The thickness of a 225x75R16 tyre equals 225 mm x 75%, while the thickness of a 205x70R16 tyre is only 205 mm x 70%.) All of them are tubeless.
Imported tyres are available ...

Searching for Oprah with the 2014 Toyota Highlander
By Cathy Droz / Jan 31, 2014
When I received an invitation from Toyota to test drive the new 2014 Toyota Highlander I was thrilled, and when I found out we would be doing so in Santa Barbara, California this winter, I couldn’t RSVP fast enough.
I’ve been driving Toyota Highlanders for six years and have had two three year leases. I know the first and second generation make and model very well, but having seen the photos and press, the 2014 Toyota Highlander was the one I wanted to test drive.
Santa Barbara is a beautiful, affluent California city . endowed with beach fronts and views, hilltop homes and remarkable “city bustle.” ...

Toyota “Spade” Minivan Displays Racy Styling, Insensitive Branding
Calling a spade a spade is one thing, calling a car a Spade is another – and that’s just what Toyota has done for its new compact minivan. The choice of moniker raises a few questions… mainly, why didn’t Toyota’s Japan-based marketing department call their American counterparts and ask them if the name “Spade” would ruffle any feathers.
No matter that the Spade is only to be sold in Japan (where there are no people of color to offend?) with a monthly sales target of 4,000 per month. These days marketing is a worldwide endeavor and Toyota’s English-language website trumpets the “Redesigned ‘Porte’ ...

Celica Forums Interior Guides Power, Cigarette Lighter Power With Key Off — How To
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Power, Cigarette Lighter Power With Key Off — How To
Cigarette Lighter Power, With Key Off
Some of you may have already figured out that the cigarette lighter socket in the 2000+ Celica is only powered when the key is on. for some things (radar detectors) this is good, for other things (cell phones) it’s bad. i personally wanted to be able to charge my cell phone while I’m not in the car.
also, before i go too far, i must apologize for the horrible quality of the pictures. i had a cheap digital camera ...